Description
The Hi-Point 995TS 9mm Carbine Black is the core of Hi-Point’s carbine lineup: a plain black, threaded-barrel pistol caliber carbine that runs on the cheapest centerfire ammunition you can buy.
Hi-Point 995TS 9mm Carbine Black Overview
The 995TS has a 16.5-inch barrel threaded 1/2×28, a 10-round magazine, fully adjustable peep sights, Picatinny rails and a skeletonized all-weather stock with an internal recoil buffer, weighing about 6.25 pounds at 31 inches overall. Recoil is minimal, it is quiet compared with rifle cartridges, and it is accurate enough to keep hits on small steel at 50 yards with the factory sights. That combination explains its long run as a popular budget carbine.
How the 995TS Action Works
The 995TS is a straight blowback semi-automatic: there is no locking mechanism, so a heavy bolt and recoil spring hold the action closed until pressure drops. That keeps the design simple and inexpensive to build, and it is why the carbine is heavier than its size suggests. An internal recoil buffer in the stock softens the cycle, the action locks open after the last round, and a manual safety sits within reach of the firing hand. Hi-Point builds it with American-made parts and assembly and backs it with a lifetime warranty that transfers to later owners.
Sights, Rails and Handling
Out of the box the carbine wears a fully adjustable rear peep and a post front sight, which are more precise than they look once zeroed. Picatinny rail sections give you room for an optic, light or forward grip, and Hi-Point includes a sling and swivels. The 16.5-inch barrel is threaded 1/2×28 for a muzzle device. Expect a front-heavy balance, a magazine release that takes some practice, and a trigger that is serviceable rather than crisp; dry practice and a few range sessions help a lot.
Why Start With the Black 995TS
The plain black model is the most practical version of the carbine: there is no finish to protect, and it accepts every accessory made for the 995. Use it for plinking and steel practice, add a red dot and light for home defense, or keep it simple with the factory sights. Redball Sports offers a 20-round magazine for the 995, though capacity laws in some states prohibit it.
Ammunition and Magazines
9mm Luger is the least expensive centerfire pistol round to shoot in volume, and a 16.5-inch barrel squeezes extra velocity from ordinary 115- and 124-grain range loads. Hi-Point rates the carbine for +P ammunition, which opens the door to modern defensive hollow points, but practice with the load you plan to keep in the magazine and confirm it feeds and locks back reliably. The magazine is unique to the carbine and does not interchange with the C9 pistol, so budget for spares made for the 995.
Honest Caveats
This is a budget carbine and it shows in fit and finish: mold lines on the stock, a heavy reciprocating bolt, and limited aftermarket support compared with AR-pattern or Glock-magazine carbines. Resale value is modest, and disassembly involves pins, so it is slower than many competitors. Fitting a suppressor to the threaded muzzle requires an approved ATF Form 4 for the suppressor, which is an NFA item that must also be legal in your state. Factory magazines are proprietary and cost more than common pistol magazines, so buy spares early.
State Laws and Ownership
Pennsylvania does not require a permit to buy or own this carbine. Other states are stricter: some cap magazine capacity at ten rounds or fewer, some regulate features such as pistol grips, adjustable stocks or threaded barrels, and a few limit how you can transport a long gun. Check your state and local rules before ordering, and ask your receiving dealer if anything is unclear.
Specifications
- Model: 995TS
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Barrel: 16.5 in., threaded 1/2×28
- Capacity: 10+1
- Weight: about 6.25 lbs before accessories
- Overall length: 31 in.
- Sights: fully adjustable rear peep, post front
- Stock: all-weather skeletonized polymer, black
- Action: blowback semi-automatic with last-round hold-open
Before You Buy
Federal law requires this carbine to ship to a licensed FFL dealer, where you complete ATF Form 4473 and pass a background check before taking possession. Buyers must be at least 18 to purchase a long gun from a dealer, and some states set a higher age, add waiting periods or require a permit. Confirm your local rules and your dealer’s transfer fee before ordering.
Who It Is For
The Hi-Point 995TS 9mm Carbine Black is a great fit for first-time carbine buyers, budget home-defense setups and anyone who wants inexpensive 9mm range time from a shoulder-fired gun.
Buy the Hi-Point 995TS 9mm Carbine Black at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Hi-Point 995TS 9mm Carbine Black online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more rifles. For factory details, visit Hi-Point Firearms.
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